Vocational Training Services
Certificate III in Retail
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Not currently employed?
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This qualification is designed to suit workplace-based trainees and employees who are employed in a retail service role within a retail business. It is a comprehensive course designed to give participants entering the retail industry the necessary skills to perform the job role of a retail assistant and/or retail supervisor.
The qualification provides a pathway to work in many retail industry sectors and is suitable for a diverse range of retail-oriented employers.
This qualification is targeted towards (but not exclusive to) School Based Trainees, who are employed in a retail business part-time, while also continuing their school education. Typical School Based Trainees will work between 7.5 and 20 hours per week as part of their employment arrangements.
Delivery mode
Vocational Training Services offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Traineeship
Work and gain real-world experience while earning a qualification.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Certificate III in Retail will prepare you for the following roles.
Customer Service Representative
Customer Service Representatives interact with an organisation’s clients and customers, helping them with product enquiries, taking orders, and man...
Retail Assistant
A Retail Assistant helps customers in a retail environment such as a small shop or large department store. You might assist with enquiries, provide...
Cashier
A Cashier takes payments from customers and clients in a retail environment, an office or other setting. You might process transactions and provide...
Buyer
A Buyer coordinates the purchase of goods to be sold in a retail store. You might find stock, make decisions about item quantities and negotiate sa...
Pharmacy Sales Assistant
A Pharmacy Sales Assistant processes retail sales in a pharmacy. You might receive prescriptions from customers and provide advice on non-prescript...
Trainee
A Trainee is someone working in an entry level position within a business or organisation. Trainees are employed in a range of industries and you’l...
Retail Team Leader
A Retail Team Leader supervises a team of staff in a retail environment. You might work in a large department or grocery store or work in a special...
Car Salesman
A Car Salesman assists customers who are purchasing a vehicle. You might work in a new car showroom or in a used vehicles lot. Car Salesmen might s...
Visual Merchandiser
A Visual Merchandiser prepares displays of products in a retail environment. You might market new products, create seasonal displays or display mer...
Senior Merchandiser
A Senior Merchandiser leads a team creating retail and fashion displays. You might work for a large retail chain or take on individual clients. Sen...
Bicycle Sales Assistant
A Bicycle Sales Assistant sells bikes and bike products to customers in a retail environment. You might work in a specialty bicycle store or in a l...
Picture Framer
A Picture Framer produces mouldings to create frames for artwork, photographs, memorabilia and other special pieces. You’ll liaise with customers t...
Location Manager
A Location Manager is responsible for managing daily operations at a specific site or multiple locations within a company. This role involves super...
About Vocational Training Services
Vocational Training Services is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) that delivers nationally recognised qualifications across the Perth Metropolitan, Kimberley, Pilbara, South West and Great Southern regions of Western Australia. We pride ourselves on our quality courses and experienced team of trainers who help prepare businesses, schools and individual students for future jobs.
